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West Iceland

The Silver Circle

A country loop through hot springs, saga history, and lava waterfalls.

  • 1 full day
  • Round trip from Borgarnes
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The stops

  1. BorgarnesStart · West Iceland
  2. Deildartunguhver hot springNature · 30 min visit

    See the powerful geothermal spring from the designated viewing area.

  3. Snorrastofa in ReykholtCulture · 1 hr visit

    Explore the medieval site and exhibition about Snorri Sturluson. Check the visitor center’s opening hours before visiting.

  4. HraunfossarNature · 45 min visit

    Watch clear springs slip out of a lava field in countless small cascades above the blue water of the Hvítá.

  5. Húsafell45 min stop
  6. GrábrókNature · 45 min visit

    Follow the marked trail up this volcanic crater for broad views over lava fields and the Borgarfjörður countryside.

  7. BorgarnesBack where you started

Durations are planning suggestions. Driving times depend on the season and road conditions; the planner calculates the drive for your version of the route.

Places on this route

NatureDeildartunguhver hot spring30 min visitCultureSnorrastofa in Reykholt1 hr visitNatureHraunfossar45 min visitNatureGrábrók45 min visit

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